Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Odor from the Heater and A/C Unit
Possible Concerns
Note
The A/C system is functioning correctly when the air flowing
from the instrument panel vents has a temperature of 70C
or lower.
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Odor from Evaporator or Heat Exchanger?
Fishy smell
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From leak at cooling system of engine or of A/C system
heater core.
Note
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Other materials:
Important Information when Working with the A/C Service Station
Caution
If it is suspected that chemicals were added to the
refrigerant circuit to seal leaks, do not connect the
A/C service station and do not extract the refrigerant.
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SAFELOCK mechanism
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have a SAFELOCK mechanism
and an anti-theft alarm .
Function
Action
Locking the vehicle and activating the SAFELOCK mechanis ...
Refrigerant Circuit, Tracing Leaks, with Electronic Leak Detector -VAG1796
Note
This repair manual describes different methods for detecting
leaks in the refrigerant circuit. These methods have been tested
and result in success when used correctly.
If when searching for compressed air / Nit ...
